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N8684F2016 Boeing 737-8H4

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply101 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jun 30, 2029
Based in
Dallas, TX
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56-7B27E/F · 27,300 lb thrust
Cfm Intl
Owners
1
since 2016
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
101
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Dallas, TX
Certificate issued
Jun 16, 2016
Expires
Jun 30, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Apr 24, 2016

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Boeing
Model
737-8H4
Year
2016
Serial number
36653
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
143
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Type certificate data sheet
A16WE
Mode S code
ABEF79

Engine

Make and model
Cfm Intl Cfm56-7b27e/F
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
27,300 lb thrust

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2016 – nowSouthwest Airlines CoDallas, TX · current
  2. 1982 – 1996Gatx Capital CorpSan Francisco, CA · different airframe: Hughes Hughes 369d S/N 1170228d

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (0)

No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (21)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2019-14-02Hydraulic powerAug 27, 2019Airframe (737-8H4)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-8H4)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-8H4)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-8H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins 737-25-1371 Rev 2, 737-25-1407, 747-25-3196 Rev 1, 777-25-0111 Rev 1
2001-10-14Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJun 8, 2001Airframe (737-8H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletins 737-35-1076, 737-35-1077, 747-35-2111, 757-35-0021, 757-35-0022, 767-35-0043, 767-35-0044, 777-35-0008, all dated March 1, 2001. Only with: Equipped with chemical oxygen generators.
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2001-08-24Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMay 10, 2001Airframe (737-8H4)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-8H4)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-8H4)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-8H4)Certain serial numbers: 737 1–2984; 757 1–798; 767 1–682; 777 1–083. Only with: Ranges are line numbers; equipped with Puritan-Bennett passenger and flight attendant oxygen masks as listed in Boeing Service Bulletins 737-35-1049, 757-35-0014, 767-35-0033, or 777-35-0005.
99-11-05Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesJun 28, 1999Airframe (737-8H4)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-8H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-52-1128, dated April 22, 1999, or Boeing Service Bulletin 737-52-1137, dated May 13, 1999
98-13-12 R1Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesDec 28, 1998Airframe (737-8H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 Revision 2, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, 777-27A0029 Revision 1
98-22-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 1998Airframe (737-8H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 5, dated October 26, 1989
98-18-20Boeing Model 727 and Model 737 Series Airplanes Equipped with J.C. Carter Company Fuel…Oct 21, 1998Airframe (737-8H4)Only with: Equipped with J.C. Carter Company fuel valve actuators P/N 40574-2 (Kearfott Models 3715-7 and -8) or 40574-5 (Kearfott Model 3715-9).
98-13-12Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 6, 1998Airframe (737-8H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, and 777-27A0029, dated March 26, 1998
98-03-10Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, and 767 Series AirplanesFeb 19, 1998Airframe (737-8H4)Certain serial numbers: 737 1–2836; 747 1–1104; 757 1–731; 767 1–642. Only with: Equipped with non-powered IPECO pilots' seats; ranges are line position numbers.
97-22-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 1997Airframe (737-8H4)Certain serial numbers: 737 292–2565. Only with: Limited to airplanes with line numbers 292 through 2565 inclusive.
97-18-06Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 1997Airframe (737-8H4)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-8H4)Only with: Having a main rudder power control unit (PCU) identified in Boeing Service Letter 737-SL-27-112-B, dated February 6, 1997.
97-04-01Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 21, 1997Airframe (737-8H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-27-1155, dated October 26, 1989, as revised by Notices of Status Change 737-27-1155NSC1, NSC2, and NSC3
95-23-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 13, 1995Airframe (737-8H4)

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (101)

Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.

  • Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · odorMar 26, 2026

    FLIGHT ATTENDANTS REPORTED BURNING WIRE SMELL IN AFT GALLEY NO VISIBLE SMOKE; SMELL PERSISTED THROUGHOUT FLIGHT<[01] PERFORMED CONDITIONAL INSPECTION PER AMM 05-51-56; RAN BOTH PACKS; PERFORMED OPS TEST OF DOOR HEATERS PER 21-45-01; WITH ALL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED; NO EVIDENCE OF ELECTRICAL SMELL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · tray · brokenJan 2, 2026

    TRAY TABLE BROKEN ROW 14A. RE-INSTALLED TRAY TABLE 14A OTBD ARM TO TABLE PER CMM 25-22-46.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lens · detachedDec 12, 2025

    OVERWING EXIT LIGHT LENS FELL OFF. INSTALLED THE LENS IAW 33-51-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · lamp · inoperativeAug 25, 2025

    RIGHT AFT OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT LAMP OUT. RELAMPED RT AFT OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT IAW AMM 33-51-04.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · transmitter · inoperativeJun 22, 2025

    TRAILING EDGE FLAP /DISAGREE /ASYMMETRY TRAILING EDGE FLAP DISAGREE / ASYMMETRY <1<[01] ALT FLAP SWITCH USED SWITCH TO DRIVE FLAPS DOWN ;SWITCH IN COCKPIT NOT SAFTY WIRED;[02] CREW REPORTS PSEU LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON LANDING ( FAULT CODES 32-62009;32-62010) ON APPROACH CREW SELECTED 5 . FLAPS ;CREW…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · transmitter · malfunctionedJun 9, 2025

    DURING APP AT MDW WHEN SELECTING FLAPS 5; WE GOT A SPLIT FLAP; RAN QRH PER OPPS T427 IS LAGGING ON AHM FSEU BITE FC 27-53279 CONFIRMED NO CB TRIPPED<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED LT FLAP POSITION TRANSMITTER PER M/M 27-58-01

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · fairing · damagedApr 29, 2025

    #6 CANOE FAIRING HAS ELONGATED SEAL FASTENER HOLES.<[01] A NEW #6 CANOE FAIRING WAS ORDERED FOR A/C. NEW CANOE FAIRING WILL BE INSTALLED ON FAULT # TTG8Q00ZVLVW.;[02] C/W

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · seal · crackedApr 28, 2025

    RT STAB UPPER FWD SLIDING SEAL ON FUSELAGE CRACKED.<[01] REMOVED RH HORIZONTAL UPPER FWD SLIDING SEAL PER AMM 53-31-31.;[02] REPLACED RH HORIZONTAL UPPER FWD SLIDING SEAL PER AMM 53-31-31.;[03] 02 - INSPECTED PER [AMM 53-31-31-401 CONFIG 2-NG (STABILIZER TO BODY FRONT SPAR SLIDING SEAL…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeApr 27, 2025

    EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT EXTERNAL OF AFT R/H OVERWING EXIT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE.<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK M1671 PER AMM 33-51-06. NO FAULTS NOTED.;[02] INSPECTION COMPLETE ON CORRECTIVE ACTION #1 FOR BATTERY PACK REPLACEMENT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeApr 27, 2025

    LEFT OVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHTS BATTERY PACK INOP<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK M1694 AT STA 565L PER MM 33-51-06;[02] LEFT OVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHTS OPS CHECKED GOOD PER MM 33-51-06;[03] 02 - INSPECTED PER [AMM 33-51-06-960-805-NG (POWER SUPPLY - BATTERY PACK REPLACEMENT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

Showing the 10 most recent of 101 reports.

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 20, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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